My First Press Conference

What an amazing day. I had the honor and privilege to be asked to speak at a press conference hosted by our US Senator, Kirsten Gillibrand, where she announced a bill that would double the tax break for new entrepreneurs from $5,000 to $10,000. This would certainly encourage more people considering starting a business to take the leap and get started knowing that their start-up expenses would be deductible.

What’s more exciting was the opportunity to meet the Senator, tell her about my business and share my experience with the press. I was able to also speak with our Congressman, Jose Serrano; the Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz, Jr. and other members of the press. The excitement about what’s happening here in Hunt’s Point is infectious and I was so excited to be a part of it. Government is getting it, we need to support entrepreneurs and small businesses to get the economy moving again.

It was a good day for everyone in the South Bronx and the momentum is definitely swinging in our favor.